Taylor Jungmann was the breakout Milwaukee Brewers’ player for 2015. Though he started the season in the minors and was viewed as the team’s sixth starter before the year began, Jungmann shined in his rookie season. He finished the season going nine and eight with a 3.77 ERA and if it wasn’t for tons of strong rookie candidates this season he may have even gotten some consideration for rookie of the year. Heading into 2016, here is a look at why it will be important for him to repeat that success.
When Jungmann was first drafted, he was expected to quickly move through the system, but that simply did not happen.